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Air China A321 diverts after lithium‑battery fire in overhead bin on Hangzhou–Seoul flight

An Air China Airbus A321 (flight CA139) diverted to Shanghai‑Pudong on 18 October after a passenger‑carried lithium‑ion battery spontaneously ignited in an overhead bin about 40 minutes after departure from Hangzhou bound for Seoul. Crew extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported.

2025-10-18T02:52:14.866478-07:00

Reuters

Major cargo‑area fire at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal Airport suspends all flights; 36 firefighting units, military assist

2025-10-18T05:54:58.167758-07:00

New York Times

Delta and United Capture Most Industry Profits Since 2022 — Premium Focus Heightens Downturn Risk

2025-10-16T07:41:44.901301-07:00

Reuters

United Q3 profit tops expectations as premium and loyalty revenue offset weaker unit fares; raises Q4 guidance

2025-10-15T13:32:42.636283-07:00

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American Airlines and Citi launch mid‑tier Citi®/AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard American Airlines and Citi launched the Citi®/AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard on October 19, 2025, a mid‑tier co‑branded card targeting semi‑frequent flyers. It features a 90,000‑mile welcome bonus, four Admirals Club Globe passes and enhanced earning of AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points toward status.

2025-10-19T08:02:40.401431-07:00

American Airlines and Citi launch mid‑tier Citi®/AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard

Air Data News

WestJet starts charging for seat recline on newly refitted 737 MAX 8s and 737‑800s WestJet has begun charging a fee to recline seats on newly reconfigured Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737‑800 narrowbodies, with the first refreshed aircraft now in service. The policy applies to seats in the updated all‑economy cabin that introduced Premium recliner seating up front.

2025-10-19T04:34:44.495761-07:00

WestJet starts charging for seat recline on newly refitted 737 MAX 8s and 737‑800s

beatofhawaii.com

Airlines' fight for Hawaii reshapes fares, capacity and deal timing A quiet capacity war among US and Pacific carriers is reshaping travel to Hawaii, compressing fares, altering frequencies and aircraft deployments, and shifting the calendar for the lowest fares. Those competitive moves are changing seat availability, flight options and when island-bound travelers find the best deals.

2025-10-18T09:12:15.651368-07:00

Airlines' fight for Hawaii reshapes fares, capacity and deal timing

Reuters

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Major cargo‑area fire at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal Airport suspends all flights; 36 firefighting units, military assist An afternoon fire in the cargo village at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday forced suspension of all flights, prompting cancellations and diversions as thick smoke spread across the field. Thirty‑six firefighting units — including Bangladesh Army and Air Force teams — responded while authorities investigate the cause.

2025-10-18T05:54:58.167758-07:00

Major cargo‑area fire at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal Airport suspends all flights; 36 firefighting units, military assist

CNA

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Air China A321 diverts after lithium‑battery fire in overhead bin on Hangzhou–Seoul flight An Air China Airbus A321 (flight CA139) diverted to Shanghai‑Pudong on 18 October after a passenger‑carried lithium‑ion battery spontaneously ignited in an overhead bin about 40 minutes after departure from Hangzhou bound for Seoul. Crew extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported.

2025-10-18T02:52:14.866478-07:00

Air China A321 diverts after lithium‑battery fire in overhead bin on Hangzhou–Seoul flight

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Ex‑Navy captain arrested for allegedly assaulting flight attendants on Alaska Airlines flight AS‑1057 Tracy Barkhimer, 61, a former U.S. Navy captain, helicopter pilot and defense consultant, was arrested and charged with two counts of misdemeanor battery after allegedly assaulting flight attendants on Alaska Airlines flight AS‑1057 from Portland to Dallas on Oct. 14.

2025-10-17T04:23:43.374986-07:00

Ex‑Navy captain arrested for allegedly assaulting flight attendants on Alaska Airlines flight AS‑1057

AeroTime

Bucher supplies galleys, stowages and self‑service counters for Air Côte d’Ivoire A330-900neo Bucher announced on 16 October 2025 that it delivered engineered galley sets, stowages and self‑service counters for Air Côte d’Ivoire’s Airbus A330-900neo, supplying major cabin components as the carrier brings its first A330-900 into service.

2025-10-17T04:14:37.354612-07:00

Bucher supplies galleys, stowages and self‑service counters for Air Côte d’Ivoire A330-900neo

AeroTime

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Aer Lingus cabin crew at Manchester vote to strike over pay; airline accused of union‑busting About 130 Aer Lingus cabin crew based at Manchester Airport voted overwhelmingly to strike over low wages and allowances and have accused the airline of union‑busting. The planned walkout from 30 October–2 November will disrupt Manchester’s transatlantic services and has prompted a travel warning.

2025-10-17T02:36:27.485554-07:00

Aer Lingus cabin crew at Manchester vote to strike over pay; airline accused of union‑busting

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